J85
Non-billableAbscess of lung and mediastinum
Abscess of lung and mediastinum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, where applicable, to identify:
- •exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ77.22
- •exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal periodP96.81
- •history of tobacco dependenceZ87.891
- •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ57.31
- •tobacco dependenceF17
- •tobacco useZ72.0
- •code to identify infectious agent.B95-B97
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abscess of lung and mediastinum?
The ICD-10-CM code for abscess of lung and mediastinum is J85. The full clinical description is "Abscess of lung and mediastinum". J85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J85 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J85 represents “Abscess of lung and mediastinum”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J85 a billable code?
No, J85 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under J85.
What chapter is J85 in?
J85 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What are the subcategories under J85?
J85 has 4 child codes, including: J85.0 (Gangrene and necrosis of lung), J85.1 (Abscess of lung with pneumonia), J85.2 (Abscess of lung without pneumonia), J85.3 (Abscess of mediastinum).
Are additional codes required with J85?
Yes, when using J85, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0); code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent..
What are the UMLS CUIs for J85?
J85 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0155908. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J85 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abscess of lung and mediastinum affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J85?
J85 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA43.Z (Abscess of lung or mediastinum, unspecified).
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